Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas Announces Five New General Manager Appointments

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announced several executive appointments across its portfolio luxury of properties in Asia and North Africa.

Sarah Moya Joins Anantara Quy Nhon Villas as GM

Taking the helm at Anantara Quy Nhon Villas and sister property Avani Quy Nhon Resort, both in central Vietnam, is Sarah Moya, a well versed international hotelier with more than 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. Sarah’s career started in her native Philippines where she climbed the sales and marketing ladder to lead teams for Hyatt both in Manila and then on to Siem Reap in Cambodia.

Sarah’s journey continued at the Bill Bensley-designed Shinta Mani Luang Prabang hotel before joining Anantara in 2018 as General Manager of Anantara Angkor Resort in Cambodia. A passionate traveller with an affinity for mountainous regions, Moya considers her career an integral part of this passion. Among the finest beach resorts in Vietnam, surrounded by mountain on three sides and overlooking the Bay of Quy Nhon, Anantara Quy Nhon Villas offers beachfront basking and adventurous discoveries.

Pitak Norathepkitti is Appointed GM of Anantara Angkor Resort

Pitak “Chin” Norathepkitti, the Thai-born Master of Arts in Tourism alumnus and former university lecturer, joins Anantara Angkor Resort in Cambodia from Sofitel Luang Prabang and 3 Nagas Luang Prabang, Laos, where he rose through the ranks to become Cluster General Manager. Prior to moving to Anantara Angkor, Chin held various executive management positions in sales and business development at some of the most famous and storied luxury hotels in his hometown of Bangkok.

With a penchant for tourism education, Chin remains active as a part-time university lecturer and programme conductor. Anantara Angkor Resort is an all-suite hotel in Siem Reap, and the closest to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat. Appealing to discerning travellers with a passion for true discovery, Anantara Angkor offers boutique luxury and a gateway into the heart of the ancient Khmer Empire. 

Emanuel Grosch Newly Appointed GM of Anantara Lawana Samui Resort

Emanuel Grosch’s journey with Anantara began in 2019 as Resort Manager of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort in the Thai capital, before travelling south to the island haven of Anantara Bophut Samui Resort. Nestled on the quieter north end of Koh Samui’s most famous beach, Emanuel’s new role at Anantara Lawana Samui Resort will utilise his strong operations background and understanding of revenue management.

An international hospitality professional with 15 years’ experience in upscale and luxury hotels and resorts, Emanuel brings with him polished skills and know-how from some of the finest properties around the globe. Having learned the ropes under Capella Group, Emanuel possesses an energetic leadership style that focuses on achieving results, as well as encouraging creativity and vibrant engagement in the workplace.

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort Appoints Stephan Moonen as GM

Stephan Moonen will oversee the award-winning, flagship resort Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort in Sri Lanka in his appointment as General Manager. Stephan’s 15-year career commenced in food and beverage in his native country, the Netherlands, and has since seen him take on leadership roles for global brands in rooms and food & beverage, gaining experience in Europe, China and the Middle East.

Located on the country’s southern coastline, Stephan joins Anantara Tangalle after a 10-year journey with Marriott Hotels in the United Kingdom. Stephan's new appointment will help ensure the resort continues to provide travellers with extraordinary, authentic and indigenous experiences, allowing them to immerse in Sri Lanka’s rich culture, heritage and natural beauty.

Jesus Juan Arnedo Welcomed as GM at Anantara Tozeur Sahara Resort & Villas

With an extensive international career spanning almost 30 years, Jesus Juan Arnedo boasts an all-encompassing knowledge of central service commercial launchings and hotel openings. Since joining NH Hotel Group in 2012, Jesus has spent time as Cluster General Manager and Regional Operations Manager for numerous properties across Spain, Mexico and Cuba and is adept at implementing the highest standards for discerning guests and inspiring enthusiasm among his team.

As the recently appointed General Manager of Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas, Jesus will be a committed ambassador for the Anantara brand, the property and the unique destination of Tozeur itself. Situated at the edge of the Sahara Desert in the southwest of Tunisia, the resort offers a gateway to ancient cultural and desert wonders from an exquisite setting influenced by its Arabian and North African surroundings.

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Oetker Collection announces its 10th hotel, The Woodward, Geneva, Switzerland

Oetker Collection has recently announced that Spring 2021 will see the addition of The Woodward, a new hotel in the heart of Geneva, to its exclusive portfolio of masterpiece hotels. Owned by Bastion Holdings, the hotel sits directly on the shores of Lake Geneva, offering panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Originally built in 1901 by French architect François Durel, in a post-Haussmann style, the hotel is located on Quai Wilson and is currently being completely transformed and carefully reimagined by world-renowned architect Pierre-Yves Rochon.

Beyond The Woodward’s historic façade, guests will find classic-meets-contemporary interiors, providing a stylish city sanctuary with spectacular lake and mountain views. Each of the 26-suites have been carefully curated to possess their own distinct character and individual design details with signature flourishes including marble fireplaces and bookcases. 21 of the suites have a full lake view. The jewels in the crown are the Presidential Suite, designed in elegant ivory tones and offering panoramic lake views from every room with a private dining room and loggia, and the Royal Suite, reached by private lift and designed to resemble a chic Parisian apartment.

World-class dining experiences will be provided by L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and Le Jardinier, both recipients of Michelin stars for their New York outposts which are owned and operated by Bastion Group. After 7 years as Executive Chef of L’Atelier in Taipei (1*), Chef Olivier Jean will be at the helm of the kitchens at The Woodward. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon will feature the legendary chef’s open kitchen concept, creating a theatrical dining experience for 36 guests seated around the counter, as well as two dining rooms that can be privatised. Le Jardinier, a play on the French word for ‘gardener’, by Michelin-starred chef Alain Verzeroli, will be the restaurant’s first foray into Europe following the success of its outposts in New York and Miami.

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Olive by Embassy launches Asset Light Management Business under brand 'Olive Residences'

With a future forward vision to liberate real estate and make co – living accessible to millennials and migrants, Olive by Embassy, the co-living and student housing brand by the Embassy Group, today launched its asset light management business named – Olive Residences. With a twofold membership approach, one can choose their primary residence location in the city and gain access to member partner escape locations, as well as the exclusive Olive Club on a “pay as you go” system.

Olive Residences has launched its first property in Koramangala, available for immediate occupancy as 1 BHK residences and two more properties in Magrath Road and Indiranagar, Bangalore to be ready in the next 3 months. Olive Residences will take up residential buildings and hotels under a management agreement in the central locations of metro cities, across India. With state- of-the- art amenities and services, the serviced apartments will go beyond just offering vibrant living spaces, by bringing together a lively community of diverse cultures, backgrounds and walks of life. These fully serviced, all-inclusive accommodations will feature a rooftop terrace with a lounge, bar, yoga deck, fitness and a gaming area. At the city center escape location, the Olive club at the rooftop of WeWork Galaxy on Residency Road, Bangalore, members will have access to a roof top swimming pool, gym and many more high-end amenities. Additionally, members will receive complimentary benefits at the growing network of Embassy Leisure venues such as Sanchez, Sriracha, Shiros, Hard Rock Café as well as the Embassy International Riding school. Olive Residence units will be priced starting at INR 16,500 onwards.

With optimistic growth plans, Olive Residences aims to reach 100 buildings spread across the country by the end of 2021.

Explaining about Olive Residences, Mr. Kahraman Yigit, Co-Founder and CEO, Olive by Embassy said, “Olive will be the world’s first private residence club for millennials based on sharing economy. The idea behind it is “why have one address when you can have ten or more”! People love change and we at Olive, wanted to offer diverse and interesting experiences to today’s generation. Having a primary residence and access to multiple escape locations will be a welcome change, adding to a fun and exciting lifestyle for the young millennials. To ensure a fair and reasonable pricing mechanism, the pay as you go system ensures that our residents only pay for the amenities used, with no hidden charges. We are very excited to introduce this new innovative concept in the market and are confident that this will also bring in the much-needed standardization to the serviced apartment sector”

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Concept Hospitality announces the opening of The Fern Residency, Noida

Concept Hospitality Pvt Ltd, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain, has announced the full opening of The Fern Residency, Noida in Uttar Pradesh. This is the third hotel the company is operating in both the State and in the NCR region.

The other operational properties in UP are in Agra and Sarnath (Varanasi). This takes the number of hotels managed by the company in India, Nepal and Seychelles to 74 operational hotels, with 6 more hotels scheduled to open by the year-end.

The Fern Residency, Noida, is a midscale business hotel with 45 well-furnished rooms. The hotel also offers a finely-designed multi-cuisine vegetarian restaurant and 3 state-of-art banquet halls. It is  centrally located in the heart of Sector 104 in Noida, with easy access to all the major corporate hubs.

The hotel offers three different room categories – Winter Green, Winter Green Premium and Hazel Suite. In-room amenities include complimentary packaged drinking water, tea/coffee maker, satellite TV connections, pillow menu, eco-friendly lighting arrangements, rain shower and eco-friendly bathroom conveniences.

Other facilities guests can enjoy include Café 104 – a finely-designed multi-cuisine vegetarian restaurant, fitness centre and three spacious banquet halls for conferences, weddings and social occasions.

Suhail Kannampilly, CEO, The Fern Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are delighted to bring our Fern Residency brand to Noida. With its central location, full-service facilities and the environmentally sensitive operations that The Fern Hotels are known for, we are extremely confident that The Fern Residency, Noida will become very popular with the local clientele and our domestic and foreign corporate and leisure guests. Our guests will enjoy our F&B and banqueting facilities, experience a high level of services and standards, and have a great value stay!”

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ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF A NEW EASTIN HOTEL IN GANGTOK, SIKKIM

Mumbai, India (November 2020) – Mr.  Sameer Dharkar, Managing Director of  Absolute Hotel Services- India subcontinent & ME region, is delighted to  announce the addition of Eastin Easy  Gangtok, Sikkim to its growing portfolio, through a Management Agreement with  Noblestride Resort.  Strategically located 4,650 feet above sea level in the ity of Gangtok, offering scenic views, the hotel presents 80 well  appointed and comfortable rooms, a mix  of Superior, Deluxe and Suites. Facilities include a Multicuisine All Day Dining Restaurant, Bar, Banquet,  Signature U Spa and Gym.  Conveniently located, the hotel is 200 m from the ICFAI University and the  renowned Government Multi-speciality  Hospital cum Medical College. With driving distance to the main mall located  on MG-Marg, it offers quick access to  popular tourist spots.  

Expressing his views on this development Sameer Dharkar said that “While there is always an  excitement as we expand, the appeal to this addition is having a property in Gangtok, Sikkim, a truly magical hill station, one of the must-visit places in India. It endorses genuine tourism with charming weather, breath-taking vistas, Buddhist shrines, local heritage and culture, exquisite flora and fauna nurturing varieties of butterflies. Our Branded Operations and Services will now  make holidaying a total new experience”.  

Sahara Star collaborates with PREFME to offer guests with a contactless experience

Sahara Star recently resumed operations with all the safety measures in place. Given that they have resumed operations in full-swing, the hotel company also announced about their partnership with the leading-edge hospitality technology innovator, PREFME. With this, the hotel has taken a leap towards adopting newer technology.

This alliance with PREFME has also increased the safety meter a notch above the regular safety measures with a contactless and personalized experience for the guests at the hotel.   

PREFME provides contactless check-in/out, offers guests to personalize their stays. It also has a feature of multilingual chat. The application also presents the users with in-app service booking, in-app food menu & ordering, food ingredients scanner, along with many other benefits.

With the Prefme app, the guests can pre-check-in from any corner of the world, whereas, on arrival, they can get their identities verified through a quick & secure digital ID verification and avoid check-in queues. Guests can also enjoy a completely contactless and hassle-free checkout by viewing their services and making payments from the app.

Commenting on this collaboration, Manish Sodhi, CEO, Hotel Sahara Star said, “By keeping in terms with the Covid-19 situation in the country, we are ecstatic associating with PREFME giving the best and safest experience to our guests and team members. At Sahara Star, we make sure that our guests experience a completely relaxed stay, and easily access our hotel in a contactless way right from their smartphone.”

The PREFME technology will not only ensure a seamless guest experience amid ongoing Covid crisis but will also help in enabling Post-Covid operations.

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Shalvesh Nundlaul is cluster marketing & communications manager at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa and Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah

Shalvesh Nundlaul has been made cluster marketing & communications manager at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa and Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah, just four years into his time at Hilton.

Nundlaul started with the global operator at Hilton Sharjah in 2016 as a marketing coordinator. He was later promoted to marketing executive at Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah in 2019, before landing his latest role.

As the cluster manager, Nundlaul will be handling communications at both hotels, along with their marketing campaigns and social media presence. All marketing and PR plans for the hotels will have to be run by Nundlaul first, while he also handles media visits, reviews, conferences and tours.

Cluster commercial director for the hotels, Ninoslav Vidovic, said, “Shalvesh has been an integral member of the team for a number of years with his continuous commitment, creativity and cost-effective innovative ideas. We have looked many times for marketing manager solutions on the market, but we did not realize that we have a real creative gem in house.

He has shown great work ethic, a strong go-for-it attitude that crossed borders of his department, that contributed great deal to our non-stop business efforts and made Hilton RAK Resort one for the most successful hotels in UAE. These are just a few reasons why Shalvesh deserves this promotion. I look forward to seeing Shalvesh grow as he continues to succeed.”

Vidovic himself only joined the cluster earlier this February, bringing with him two decades of experience.

Vidovic was previously cluster director of sales for Hilton in Prague; in the role he expanded market reach towards South America, Asia and Commonwealth of Independent States countries. He also helped Hilton’s position in North America and helped secure large events in the region. 

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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore hosts Virtual Cake Mixing Ceremony

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore hosted one-of-a-kind Virtual Cake Mixing Ceremony with the Digital mavericks of Bengaluru.

With the purpose of keeping the celebrations smaller, in-person and socially distanced, the hotel responsibly designed the virtual concept of ushering in the Christmas festivities. The food enthusiasts and influencers were sent a Cake Mixing kit well ahead of the event that contained massive varieties of candied fruits, assorted nuts, mixed spices, fruit peels, and all the important spirits along with a glass jar too to mix it all up. The fruit soaking ceremony was then organized online with a load of fun and a load of work, all amidst great cheer and fervour. The day of the event was rung in under the watchful eyes of Executive Chef Tanmoy Majumder.

After the virtual event, the mixing jars were brought back to the hotel from the bloggers’ homes and emptied in to large containers. Chef will now joyfully start to blend all the ingredients for an exotic dough preparation, store for a couple of days with occasional stirring to mature beautifully in time for Christmas and to be churned out as Christmas plum cakes by our pastry team.

On this occasion Subhabrata Roy, General Manager at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore expressed, “We have always organized the tradition of cake mixing with a lot of enthusiasm and merry making. We didn’t want the pandemic to dampen the festive spirit and so we decided to take the celebrations online. It was truly ecstatic to watch the influencers and chefs participate in the mixing, thereby, celebrating the onset of the festive season. Welcome to the days of virtual networking!”

Tanmoy Majumder, Executive Chef at the hotel said, “The cake mixing is a Christmas tradition dating back to many years. It is a pre-requisite for settling the liquor in the mix of nuts, fruits and spices. The more the ingredients get soaked in good quantity of spirits, the better the taste. We are going to prepare the cake with mounds of almond, raisin, cashew nuts, topped with powdered cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, orange and lemon peel, prunes, dry black currents, golden apricot and other exotic spices, mixed with bottles of liquor and wine. This will be kept till the dry fruits get fattened on the liquor. Then our chefs will combine flour with this mixture for the dough and bake it to perfection”

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India’s wine capital gets a new 113-room hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Nashik

Marriott International announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Nashik, the first property to open in the wine capital of India, Nashik. The new 113-room Courtyard by Marriott Nashik is set to provide the best hotel experience to keep guests moving forward, no matter the purpose of their trip. Situated in the northern part of Maharashtra state in India, Nashik is an ancient city with rich history and temples for cultural seekers. The city is also known for hosting one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, the Maha Kumbha. The festival hosts millions of people each year who gather to bath in the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. Nashik has also become a popular destination for wine lovers and is now known as the Wine Capital of India with half of the country’s wineries.

“We are thrilled to open our first Courtyard by Marriott in Nashik and it also marks the 19thCourtyard hotel in South Asia, which reflects our commitment to expand our footprint in the region,” said Neeraj Govil, Senior Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International. “With an unprecedented wave of domestic travel and an increased demand for upscale hotels, the opening of our first Courtyard in yet another new city marks a great milestone for Marriott International in the region.”

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FAITH submits its pre-budget recommendations for the Indian Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Industry

FAITH the policy federation of all the national associations representing the complete tourism, travel and hospitality industry of India (ADTOI, ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, IATO, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI, TAFI) & cause partner AIRDA has submitted its pre-budget recommendations to the Union Budget FY 21 -22 for the Tourism, Travel  & Hospitality Industry of India.

The core vision laid our by FAITH is that of Tourism - Made in India. As per their vision, India should aim to become one of the most preferred Tourism destinations both for domestic and international tourists offering best in class tourism experiences, infrastructure & services and to enable Indian tourism entrepreneurs to create value for all their stakeholders.
 
As per the World Economic Forum, tourism 2019 competitiveness study, India was ranked at 34th among 140 countries. This ranking is up from 2013 when Indian tourism was ranked at 68th. The  goal is to move India into the Top 20 rank in global tourism competitiveness in 5 years post COVID-19 normal.

In line with this vision, FAITH has proposed the following Budgetary themes for Indian Tourism for Union Budget FY 21 - 22:

• One India, One Tourism

• Export competitiveness

• Domestic leadership

• Capital Formation

• Removing inefficiencies

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Lemon Tree Hotels debuts in Jhansi with 61-key Hotel

Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, through its management subsidiary Carnation Hotels Pvt. Ltd., has announced the opening of the 61 key hotel–Lemon Tree Hotel, Jhansi. This marks the entrance of the brand in this historic city of Uttar Pradesh. The city, which lies on the banks of the Pahuj River, in southern Uttar Pradesh, is a symbol of bravery, courage and self-respect.

Located in the heart of the city, overlooking the historical Jhansi Fort, Lemon Tree Hotel, Jhansi, is an aesthetically designed hotel easily accessible from the railway station.

The hotel features 61 well-appointed rooms and suites, which combine understated elegance with modern amenities and facilities. The innovative interiors and the inspiring artwork of this hotel make for a setting that is refreshing, contemporary and stylish, while still reflecting a touch of the city’s heritage in the artefacts.

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Novotel Hyderabad Airport introduces New dining concept

Novotel Hyderabad Airport has announced a unique concept of dining under the stars at our very own “Area 44”. Not only is this dining concept unique, but you will also have the opportunity to walk through our organic farm, nurtured by the culinary team at the hotel.

We have crafted a distinctive dining experience which is an amalgamation of enjoying the succulent barbeque delicacies with your friends and family accompanied with the warmth of cracking bonfire to keep you cosy in the chilli night. It is a perfect getaway for all the nature lovers to not only relish the sumptuous marinades over limitless conversations but also to soak in all the sounds of nature and gaze at the star lit night sky.

For just INR 2,000 per tent (on twin sharing basis), we could even provide you a tent and air beds with pillows and blankets to camp for the night just to be woken up with some freshly brewed tea with some healthy breakfast amidst the lap of nature.

On the occasion, Rubin Cherian, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Airport, said, “It gives us immense pleasure to host our guests for star-speckled evenings like this again. The lockdown took a toll on all of us, and we wish to help our guests feel rejuvenated and get a sense of hope after the past despairing months. We are confident that the delectable barbeque menu curated by our culinary team, mixed with a walk around our Organic Farms and a cozy and cool night spend under the whiff of the upcoming winter, will be a magical experience that you wouldn’t want to miss.”

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Moxy Hotels Continues Expansion in Asia Pacific with the Debut of Its First Hotel in Taiwan

Moxy Taichung features 262 bedrooms that are cleverly designed to maximize space and allow guests the flexibility to adapt the room to their needs. Each room is equipped with the latest technology featuring a 55-inch flat screen television, high quality sound system, furiously fast and free Wi-Fi, ample USB power outlets, motion-activated LED guidelights below the bed, and a backlighted glass panel to add ambiance. Useful add-ons include a 24-hour ironing room for self-service ironing, thoughtfully provisioned with still and sparkling water for guests to look and feel at their sharpest. The hotel also features several of the brand’s signature playful touches, kicking the experience off with check-in at Bar Moxy where guests are greeted with a complimentary “Got Moxy” cocktail. The bar also doubles up as a communal hub for dining, drinks, and social gatherings. At sunset, the chic rooftop bar XOXO is buzzing with energy, and is the place to be for light bites, decadent drinks, and curated cocktails. Guests can also re-energize at the hotel’s 24-hour fitness centre decked out with cardiovascular equipment, free weights, and other equipment including SYNRGY and TRX. In addition, a tech-enabled meeting room is also available for any team brainstorming sessions in the hotel.

"Across the Asia Pacific region and the world, the strong growth of our playful Moxy brand is proof that its brand philosophy resonates with millennial and next-gen guests, who seek a hotel stay at an affordable price point, saving on space and splurging on experiences," said Jennie Toh, Vice President, Brand, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. "We are excited to be bringing the Moxy brand to Taiwan with the opening of Moxy Taichung, and to welcome travellers to the Moxy experience in this dynamic, future-forward city."

Located a short distance from the nearest subway station and 13 minutes from the Taiwan High Speed Rail Taichung Station, the new Moxy Taichung places travellers with convenient access to the various areas of Taiwan. The Taichung International Airport is located approximately 24 kilometres away from the hotel, making it easily accessible from other regional and international destinations. Taichung is Taiwan's second largest city, home to its lively cultural, arts, entertainment, and lifestyle scenes. In addition to its many museums, theatres, parks and temples, Taichung's Chun Shui Tang teahouse is said to be the original birthplace of bubble tea. The city is also home to many of Taiwan's high-tech manufacturing facilities, particularly in the semiconductor and transport industries. The Taichung World Trade Centre is a popular venue for many international industrial conventions and trade shows every year.

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Welcomes Christian Pedersen as Executive Chef

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is delighted to welcome Christian Pedersen as the new Executive Chef of the stunning twin island resort featuring 151 luxury beach and over water villas. Chef Christian brings with him a wealth of international experience, having most recently been Executive Chef at Six Senses Zil Pasyon in Seychelles. Over the years, Christian has held senior roles at some of the world’s leading hotels in different locations ranging from Europe, Middle East and the Indian Ocean.

“Christian brings a refreshing innovation to our culinary offerings and an added dimension to all the 12 award winning restaurants and bars of the resort. His creativity and passion will undoubtedly provide new twists and innovation to our culinary journey,” said Carla Puverel, general manager, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.

A native of Copenhagen, Chef Christian’s impressive background spans over 23 years spent in perfecting his craft and passion for food. He brings a depth of knowledge, flavour and flair to Conrad Maldives Rangali Island kitchens. His cooking style focuses on simplicity combined with wonderful texture, letting the quality of the ingredients shine through. Guests can look forward to simple and expertly executed dishes using classic and innovative techniques mastered over the years. Keeping a focus on sustainability and healthy eating. Christian said, “I’m thrilled to be part of Conrad Maldives Rangali Island family. It’s a very unique and special time to be in the Maldives. I’m excited to share my knowledge and further develop the culinary team’s talent and provide an exceptional dining experience to our guests.”

About Conrad Maldives Rangali Island:

A celebration of design and human spirit, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island expresses an accord of form, function and innovation in driving hospitality trends that has set the benchmark in its style. Rejecting trends in design to create a space that invites and inspires with a distinctive design that sits in perfect harmony with the natural environment. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is an inspirational backdrop featuring intuitive service, infinite connections and a distinctive mix of once-in-a-lifetime experiences making it an extraordinary destination for couples and families to discover paradise. Join the conversation, visit Instagram @conrad_maldives, Facebook @conradmaldivesrangaliisland or conradmaldives.com

RAK's first Maldivian-inspired luxury resort | Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, once completed in 2021, will become the emirate's first Maldivian-inspired destination

The five-star resort hotel will feature 306 keys across rooms, suites and overwater villas

There will also be a discovery & eco-learning centre, a wellness centre with a gym, aerobics and yoga studios, along with a squash and tennis court.

There will also be a discovery & eco-learning centre, a wellness centre with a gym, aerobics and yoga studios, along with a squash and tennis court.

The interiors have been inspired by the biodiversity of the Maldives, and the natural shapes and contours found throughout nature.

Wilson Associates used a range of stone and wood materials to achieve an organic feeling hotel.

F&B venues celebrate the culture of pan-Asia It will be an environmentally-focused destination

W Goa appoints Kshitij Goel as the hotel's first 'Beverage Ambassador'

W Goa turns up the party quotient with its first-ever Beverage Ambassador, Kshitij Goel. His forte lies in using organic and healthy ingredients to create world-class cocktails, innovative concoctions and sustainable beverages.

With FUEL at the center of W Goa’s offering, Goel is in charge of curating beverages that will give each guest the energy to look good, feel good, go longer and stay later.

“Detox. Retox. Repeat. My role is to keep the drinks flowing so that the hotel is buzzing 24/7. Afternoon spritzers at WooBar? Post workout detox drink? Evening cocktails at Spice Traders? I’ve got it covered,” says Kshitij Goel, W Goa’s premier Beverage Ambassador.

In a short span of 4 years, Goel has been a part of the pre-opening team of 4 top venues including a member’s only bar at Hyatt Regency Delhi. Having recently moved from Delhi to Goa, Goel is all set to wow W Goa’s guests with the perfect beverage for any mood, occasion and time of day.

Goel’s passion for mixology is taken one step further through his Instagram account @thecocktailtimes where he shares photos and recipes of his latest curations. His love for promoting homegrown businesses resonates with W Goa’s continuous mission of integrating the local community.

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Choice Hotels India adds yet another property to its portfolio with Comfort Hotel Elite, Lucknow

Choice Hotels has added another property - Comfort Hotel Elite in Lucknow, the City of Nawabs , to its fast growing portfolio.

Comfort Hotel Elite in Lucknow is a modern newly built and aesthetically designed hotel near Lucknow-Agra Expressway. The hotel is built on an acre of land with 44 spacious rooms, including 4 suites. It features comfortable accommodation with upscale amenities and superior facilities.

The hotel offers a range of tastefully furnished rooms with round the clock in-room dining and free high-speed wireless internet. Guests can savor an array of vegetarian delicacies at our all-day dining restaurant Sapphire. A well-equipped fitness centre is located on-site for a refreshing work out. Creatively designed banquets and beautiful lawns makes it a perfect venue for hosting destination weddings, conferences, and meetings. The multiple indoor and outdoor venues can host up to 2000 guests.

The hotel is about 20-minute drive from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport and the railway station is 10 km away. Located on Kanpur Hardoi Bypass Road, the hotel is well-connected to the major business and commercial districts of the city. It’s convenient location and warm attentive services make it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers.

Vilas Pawar, Chief Executive Officer, Choice Hotels India, said, “We are committed to offer international experience with world class services at best value proposition to our guests. The hotel is designed to offer everything a guests needs for a comfortable stay. Versatile indoor and outdoor banqueting venues complimented with outstanding catering services makes it an ideal choice for weddings, other social and business events. The city is known for its food and Comfort Hotel Elite boasts of the finest spread of Indian and global vegetarian delicacies.”

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Thomas Abraham joins Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences at their General Manager

Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences has announced the appointment of Thomas Abraham as General Manager, in addition to his role of AVP for Hyatt Hotels, Central India.

Thomas brings 27 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has spent over 13 of those years with Hyatt. He moves to Hyatt Regency Pune from the iconic Park Hyatt Hyderabad, in the same capacity, to guide the hotel to similar stature.

Thomas started his hospitality journey with the Oberoi Hotels, Mumbai as Assistant Banquet Manager soon after he completed his Diploma in Hotel Management in 1992 from the prestigious Les Roches, Switzerland. His impeccable planning, execution skills and achievements are visible throughout his career spanning brands like Marriott International, Taj Group of Hotels, The Leela, AccorHotels and Hyatt Hotels.

Known for his expertise, dedication and commitment, Thomas has played an integral part in bringing stability to the operations, enhancing service and product efficiency and establishing the objectives and policies for some of the flagship Hotels around the country.

Known for his innovative methods and business acumen, Thomas will focus on strengthening the operational strategies of the Hotel, while overseeing all 9 Hyatt properties in Central India. Extremely passionate about Food & Beverages, Thomas will also guide the Hotel towards contemporary Food & Beverage concepts.

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CHANDIWALA HOSPITALITY ENSEMBLE, 2020

Hotel Management is all about passion, innovation and dexterity in the world of hospitality. Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble provides the perfect platform for the students to showcase their skills and push the envelope while participating in this awe-inspiring event. Through this ensemble, participants across many catering colleges get a unique chance to discover their calling and compete against the best in the industry.

The 19th Virtual Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble is scheduled to take place on 22nd and 23rd November, 2020, in an online mode. This would be the virtual unlocking potential of hotel management students, through a series of events, comprising of culinary and non-culinary competitions.

This year, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi has associated with Korean Cultural Centre India for the occasion of International Kimchi Day, November 22, 2020.

One of the major highlight of CHE, 2020 is Korean Culinary Challenge. This Challenge will test the knowledge and culinary skills of budding student chefs of various Hotel Management colleges and professional chefs PAN India through virtual mode due to unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic. This challenge is about showing through cooking that we can still do things that we enjoy, and at the same time ensure that we keep communicating with one another through digital platforms.

The Kimchi event will be judged by panel of eminent International judges who will be specifically looking at the recipes, technique, passion, knowledge of the product, and plating skills, to determine the finalists and the ultimate winner. Participants are supposed to prepare any one Korean dish of their choice by using authentic recipe or innovative fusion for the dish prepared. The event winners will receive cash prizes. All the winners and participants will receive a printed certificate confirming their participation in the 19th ‘Virtual’ Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble- 2020 and Korean Culinary Challenge 2020.

Hilton named as global industry leader in sustainability by DJSI for second consecutive year

Hilton has been named the global industry leader in sustainability for the second consecutive year on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), the most prestigious ranking for corporate responsibility and sustainability performance.

As the industry leader in hotels, resorts & cruise lines, the company earned top scores across the assessment’s three key areas including governance & economic, environmental and social performance. This marks the fourth consecutive year Hilton has been recognized for sustainability leadership through inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and North America Index.

“In a year where the hospitality industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, we have stayed true to our founder’s noble premise that travel can make the world a better place,” said Kate Mikesell, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Hilton. “We believe the need for corporate responsibility leadership is more critical now than ever before, and we are proud to be recognized by DJSI for our efforts to redefine sustainable travel and tourism.”

As a key component of recovery from the global crisis, Hilton has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to its bold Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals to cut its environmental footprint in half and double its social impact. These goals, which were established in 2018, align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and drive Hilton’s positive impact through its operations, supply chain, and communities. Hilton is dedicated to fighting climate change and is proud to have been the first major hotel brand to set science-based carbon reduction targets in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.

This year, Hilton’s efforts have included a focus on helping communities recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company’s efforts included partnering with American Express to donate up to 1 million hotel room nights to frontline medical workers, working with food donation to open up hotel kitchens to feed those in need, and creating new virtual volunteer opportunities for its Team Members. Along with Hilton’s rapid response to the global pandemic, the Hilton Effect Foundation recently announced its 2020 grants which support organizations around the world dedicated to helping vulnerable communities recover from COVID-19. Through these grants and other donations, the Foundation has invested more than $1 million to addressing the pandemic.

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